Doughboys sail to Europe in guarded ship passage
Soldiers of the A E F reach Ireland on a long voyage across submarine infested waters. Pvt Milburn Henke of Hutchinson Minnesota becomes the first doughboy to set foot in the European war zone as the men acclimate on an island 400 miles from German guns and 500 air miles from Germany. Navy and Army crews share duties and humor as nurses and girls in canteens loom large in the new frontline.
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Dover Strait
Germany
Milburn Henke
Hutchinson
Minn
Iola Christensen
Russell P. Hartle
Gen. Hartley
Navy
United States Navy
Ireland
Roosevelt
United States
Broadway
Coming Back To Finish Job Becomes A E F Battle Cry
A wartime account details the A E F voyage to northern Ireland, describing the flawless transport of troops across the Atlantic with no casualties. The convoy relied on British and American units, maintained strict secrecy, and kept soldiers in full battle gear during the journey. The reporter recalls the strong, determined mood of the troops and the nerve of the naval operation.
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A. E. F. Battle Cry
Atlantic
A.E.F
Northern Ireland
United States Navy
North Atlantic
Hitler
Washington
Sturdy Huts Welcome Allied Troops in Ireland
American Expeditionary Force troops arrived after a calm Atlantic crossing under naval protection. In Camp Ireland they found sturdy insulated huts built from prefabricated parts shipped from the United States. British Irish and American officials praised the facilities and readiness for arrival.
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Northern Ireland
United States
Peterson's Ointment Offers Piles Relief Worldwide
Millions have found quick relief from itching with a cooling soothing ointment. A user says the itching and smarting ceased and sleep returned. Available at druggists in a 60 cent tube with applicator and money back if not delighted.
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Peterson
Adv
Yanks Arrive in Britain Amid Secrecy and Jubilation
Troops arriving from across the Atlantic pass under tight guard as crowds line the quays. Sir Archibald Sinclair hails them as impressive examples of American military might and the march to encampments begins amid cheers. Doughboys from the Midwest, diverse in experience, exchange greetings with locals while preparations for training with British tactics loom, with some plans left undisclosed.
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Archibald Sinclair
Midwest
Boy Scout Milestone Reached in Sweden
Stockholm marks 30 years of the Boy Scout movement since its 1911 founding. Over 35,000 Scouts now belong to about 700 troops led by Count Folke Bernadotte, nephew of King Gustaf V.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Boy Scouts
Folke Bernadotte
Gustaf V of
Beach City Soldier Promoted to Sergeant in Vancouver
Beach City resident George Nolen son of Mr and Mrs John Nolen has been promoted to sergeant at Vancouver barracks Washington. He enlisted January 1 1940 and now serves in the U S Army.
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Beach City
George Nolen
John Nolen
Vancouver Barracks
Vancouver
Wash
Labor Standards During War Effort Proposed by Perkins
Perkins outlines hours and safety measures to sustain production during wartime. A 48 hour week, eight hour day, and one day of rest weekly are suggested with variations for age and occupation. Adequate meals, rest periods, and health safeguards accompany efficiency. Wage parity for women with men is urged as part of a united effort by management, labor, and government.
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Miss Perkins
Mt Union Dean Aids In Preparing Article
Dr Melvin Hyde dean of Mt Union College co authored an article on the institutional purposes of 75 North Central colleges in the January issue of the North Central Quarterly. Hyde and Dr Emil Leffler of Albion College traced the history of college purposes in a study under the Commission on Institutes of Higher Education.
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Repository Bureau Alliance
Melvin Hyde
Mt. Union College
North Central Colleges
North Central Quarterly
Hyde
Emil Leffler
Albion College
Commission On Institutes of Higher Education
Pacific War tension flares around Malaya and Rabaul
Front line dispatches place Singapore under heavy assault as Japanese forces push along the west coast and near Senggarang, with Kluang reportedly fallen. Admiral Hart’s forces clash with Asiatic fleet elsewhere while the Royal Australian Air Force reports damage to three ships in Rabaul harbor, two left in flames.
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Singapore
Senggarang
Kluang
Royal Australian Air Force
Rabaul Harbor
Officials weigh fate of two top Hawaiian naval leaders
Officials said Norris general and Admiral Kim, now rear admirals, hold ex officio ranks while serving as Hawaiian department commander and Pacific fleet commander. Whether the war and navy departments will act remains undisclosed. The White House said decisions lie with Secretaries Stimson and Knox.
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Kimmel
Hawaiian Department
War
Navy Departments
White House
Stimson
Knox
Pearl Harbor widows seek airplane factory jobs
Long Beach Calif Jan 27 sixty Pearl Harbor widows have applied for airplane factory jobs here Their motto Keep em flying to avenge our husbands deaths.
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Long Beach
Calif
Pearl Harbor
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